Local obituaries for Kalamazoo, Portage, & Climax MI.
Raphael L. Brigance
Mar 8, 2024
Raphael L. Brigance passed away peacefully on Friday, March 8, 2024, at the age of 86. He was born in Braggadocio, Missouri, on April 27, 1937, to the late Charley and Edna (Hale) Brigance. Raphael worked in IT, first for the Upjohn Corporation for 17 years and then starting his own business, RL Brigance Associates. He was a long-time...
Amarjeet Singh Mann
Mar 7, 2024
Amarjeet “Billy” Singh Mann, age 59 of Portage, died on March 7, 2024. He was born on June 15, 1964, in Punjab, India, the 5th child of Giani Mann Singh and Vidya Kaur.
Amarjeet left India when he was 18. He first traveled and worked across Europe then ultimately lived and worked in New York City for 30 years, before moving to...
Susan M. Turley
Mar 6, 2024
Passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024. Susan was born October 14, 1959 in Utica, NY the daughter of Russell and Gail (Jones) Farrow. She was a graduate of Lakeshore High School where she participated in cheerleading, basketball, and track.
On August 4, 1979 Susan was united in marriage to her husband, David L. Turley, who survives. Also surviving are her children,...
Robert A. Matlock, Jr.
Mar 6, 2024
Robert Arnold Matlock, Jr., 74, passed away at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo, MI on March 6, 2024 Bob (or Dad as many knew him) took the world by storm when he was born on August 11, 1949 in San Francisco, CA to Robert A. Matlock, Sr. and Marjorie L.C. Matlock. His family moved to Kalamazoo, MI where he graduated...
Mark Lewis Schippers
Mar 5, 2024
Mark Lewis Schippers, age 62, of Kalamazoo, MI died March 5, 2024. Born May 12, 1961 in Kalamazoo, MI to the late Nelson and Helen (Taylor) Schippers. Mark served in the US Army early in life, later continuing his service by working with the VA in Battle Creek, MI. He enjoyed going to the shooting range with his close friends....
Isabelle Keeley
Mar 5, 2024
Isabelle Keeley, 100 of Kalamazoo, passed away peacefully at Edgewood Health and Rehabilitation in Three Rivers on March 5, 2024. She was born on February 18, 1924, in Kalamazoo to Clarence and Emma (Ruide) Keeley.
Isabelle spent her career at Oakley and Oldfield as a bookkeeper. She enjoyed golfing, bowling, and traveling all over the world including Europe, Israel, Petra, and...
Catherine Ruth Root
Mar 4, 2024
Ruth Root passed away March 4, 2024, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She died peacefully with her children Mary and George at her bedside. Her husband of nearly 70 years, George C. Root, passed away in 2016. She is survived by her children, Judy Root Aulette, Sally Root, Mary Root, and George Root; her son-in-law, James Rodbard; 10 grandchildren, and 13 great...
Lois Jean Schell
Mar 4, 2024
Passed away Monday morning, March 4, 2024. Lois was born February 14, 1938 in Lansing, MI the daughter of J.C. and Anna (Simmons) Newman. More than anything, Lois had great faith and loved her family. In 1970, she married the love of her life, Donald Schell. She retired from Upjohn after a long career, including winning The Upjohn Award in...
Patricia Sue Jones
Mar 3, 2024
Patricia Sue Jones of Kalamazoo, Michigan, died peacefully on March 3, 2024, at the age of 67. Patricia was born in Chicago Heights, Illinois, on July 21, 1956, to the late Joseph and Mary (Waiters) Jones.
Patricia grew up in Chicago Heights, where she attended Thornton Township High School. She studied art at Northern before going on a different path. Patricia...
Lorraine Kay Hossink
Mar 3, 2024
Lorraine “Lori” Hossink, age 75, passed away peacefully in Kalamazoo, Michigan on Sunday, March 3, 2024.
Lori was born in 1948 in Michigan and attended Big Rapids High School. She spent much of her adult life working in the HVAC industry. After retirement, she lived in Sumter, South Carolina and Ormond Beach, Florida until returning to Kalamazoo, Michigan to be closer...
Brent M. Tiffany
Mar 2, 2024
Brent Michael Tiffany, age 46 of Kalamazoo, died on March 2, 2024. He was born on September 28, 1977, in Mount Vernon, Washington, the son of Larry Tiffany and Barbara Anderson. Brent graduated in 1996 from Marysville Pilchuck High School. He began working in custodial services, construction, and then worked as a manufacturing supervisor at Marana Group. In recent years...
Virginia "Marie" Barber
Mar 2, 2024
Virginia “Marie” Barber passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at the age of 92, after a 5-year battle with dementia.
Marie was born at home on December 3, 1931, in Detroit, MI, to James and Pearl (Foster) Ward. Marie grew up in Detroit, MI, until her high school years when the family relocated to Tennessee. Marie...
Douglas Allen Marr
Mar 1, 2024
Passed away Friday, March 1, 2024. Douglas was born on September 5, 1953, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to the late, Harlan and Edna (Nicholson) Marr. After graduating from high school, Douglas entered the workforce and eventually ended up working on electric motors for DMS Electric Apparatus. He lived in Paw Paw, Michigan during this time where he raised a family. Doug...
Carol A. Williams
Feb 28, 2024
Carol A. Williams, age 65 of Vicksburg, passed away at home under hospice care on February 28, 2024. She was born on February 16, 1959, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of William and Marian (Meints) Laws. Carol was a 1977 graduate of Mattawan High School. She received her associate degree in medical billing and worked for a local doctor’s office. She...
Genevieve Dorothy (Jennings) Parker
Feb 27, 2024
Genevieve Dorothy (Jennings) Parker, age 95, of Kalamazoo, MI, passed away on February 27, 2024, at Story Point of Kalamazoo with family at her side.
Genevieve was born on October 5, 1928, in Allegan County to the late John and Doris (Andresen) Jennings of Fennville.
After high school, she continued her education at Western Michigan University, where she received her bachelor's degree...
Russell Alan Montgomery
Feb 26, 2024
Russell Alan Montgomery, 78, of Comstock, Michigan, passed away at his home surrounded by family on February 26, 2024. Russell was preceded in death by his son, Richard Montgomery. He is survived by his wife, Iva Montgomery; daughters, Susan (Dennis) Ouding and Carol (Rex) Day; grandchildren, Stephanie, Amanda, Kimberly, Brittany, and Brandon; as well as many great-grandchildren.
Russ loved to travel...
Paul E. Medema
Feb 26, 2024
Went to be with his Lord and Savior Monday morning, February 26, 2024. Paul was born July 22, 1936 in Kalamazoo, MI the son of John and Henrietta (Smit) Medema. Paul grew up in Portage, MI with his 4 brothers and 2 sisters. In 1954, he graduated from Portage Central High School. He was the proud owner of Medema Floor...
Robert R. Glidden
Feb 25, 2024
Robert Ray Glidden passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at the age of 97. Robert is reunited with his wife, Florence “Flossie” Glidden, who preceded him in death just 3 months ago. He was born in Kalamazoo, MI, on March 23, 1926, to the late Ralph S. and Vesta L. (Claiborne) Glidden. Bob was affectionately known as...
Michael James Butler
Feb 25, 2024
Michael James Butler, age 69, passed away on February 25, 2024, at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Michael was born on June 13, 1954, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to the late Dickie Lavern and Lucy Darlene (Wynn) Butler.
Michael served in the United States Army.
Per Michael's wishes, cremation has already taken place. No public services will be held at this time.
Ellen Z. Chapman
Feb 23, 2024
Passed away Friday evening, February 23, 2024 at Kairos Dwelling. Ellen was born March 29, 1938 in Richland, MI the daughter of Wright and Zelda (Forsyth) Wiley. She was an excellent wooden toy maker. She enjoyed going to art shows, visiting with people, and was a people person. Ellen also enjoyed making jams, and canning fruit for later in the...
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